The Sensitivity Doctor

By Dr. Amelia Kelley

Ever been told you're too sensitive, too emotional, or just too much? Good. You're exactly who this podcast is for.

On The Sensitivity Doctor Podcast, Dr. Amelia Kelley—trauma-informed therapist, aut... more

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The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

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July 24, 2025Van Gogh and the HSP Mind: Sensitivity, Struggle, and the Art of Feeling Deeply with John Zaller
Key Takeaways
Van Gogh’s legacy reveals how sensitivity and emotional depth can create timeless beauty even amidst pain and struggle.
The immersive art experience provides a soothing and transformative space for highly sensitive people to connect deeply with creativity and history.
Art can be a powerful trauma response, turning inner chaos into external healing.
Letters to his brother Theo reveal Van Gogh’s introspective, deeply feeling nature and provide rare insight into his mental and emotional world.
The design of immersive experiences takes into account sensory variety, emotional resonance, and the healing power of storytelling.
Connect with John:
🌐 Website for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience – www.vangoghexpo.com
💼 LinkedIn – John Zaller
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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43min
July 17, 2025Breaking the Cycle: Dr. Amelia Kelley Answers Your Questions on Gaslighting & Healing
Key Takeaways:
Sensitivity can be both innate and shaped by trauma; both can coexist.
Highly sensitive people absorb their environment more deeply, making trauma and gaslighting more impactful.
Gaslighting creates a destabilizing feeling; overthinking, while mentally exhausting, feels different and more internalized.
Intermittent rewards and euphoric recall explain why we sometimes miss people who hurt us.
HSPs and neurodivergent individuals may unintentionally attract narcissists due to their deep empathy and adaptability.
Masking your sensitivity over time can lead to disconnection from your authentic self—Dr. Kelley shares how to reconnect.
Healing from gaslighting starts with reconnecting to your voice through rest, play, and safe relationships.
Sensitivity is not fragility—it’s a heightened awareness that can be a superpower when properly understood.
Therapists should learn to differentiate between mental health diagnoses and sensitivity or neurodivergence for better treatment outcomes.
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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44min
July 11, 2025The Validation Trap: Neurodivergence, Social Media, and the Path to Real Connection with Alyssa Scarano
Key Takeaways:
Dopamine traps often mask deeper unmet needs for connection, safety, and belonging.
External validation can offer a temporary high, but often leaves us feeling more depleted in the long run.
Highly sensitive people (HSPs) and neurodivergent individuals may experience micro-rejections more intensely, increasing their reliance on outside reassurance.
Social media can be both a connection tool and a comparison minefield, recognizing the difference is key.
Self-validation and cultivating awareness of your unique needs are essential to break free from harmful validation loops.
Being selective about your environment, who and what you engage withmcan help create a life that supports rather than depletes your nervous system.
Compassionate curiosity can help us notice our habits without shame and shift toward true connection.
Connect with Alyssa Scarano:

Alyssa’s website: https://www.collective-therapy.com
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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50min
June 26, 2025When Quitting Is the Bravest Thing: Listening to Your True Self with Jeanne-Mari Retief
Key Takeaways:
Why Jeanne stepped away from the podcast—and what she’s gained since
Learning to manage life and business as a highly sensitive entrepreneur
How grief manifests in the body and why it needs space to breathe
The challenge of letting go of perfectionism and redefining failure
The energetic cost of staying misaligned in your career
How intuition and anxiety often go hand-in-hand
Understanding the emotional and physical impact of burnout
The importance of listening to your body when making decisions
Launching a new store in Scotland and finding purpose through alignment
Letting go of hustle culture and choosing healing instead
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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42min
June 19, 2025Perfection Is a Liar: And We’re Done Falling for It with Mary Marantz
Key Takeaways
Fear is boring—it recycles the same script, keeping you stuck with the illusion that perfection will keep you safe.
Perfectionism often hides in plain sight, rebranded as productivity or “being responsible,” but it’s still just fear in disguise.
The achiever mindset can be a mask for deep wounds, often rooted in rejection, abandonment, or a need to prove worth.
Neurodiverse thinkers, especially those with ADHD or HSP traits, often struggle with linear systems and benefit from reclaiming their creative, non-linear minds.
The antidote to burnout isn’t working harder—it’s cultivating kindness, curiosity, and allowing yourself to grow at your own pace.
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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53min
June 12, 2025Stop “Being Fine”: Honoring Real Grief (and the Buckets That Help) with Rebecca Feinglos
Key Takeaways:
Grief is not a linear process with tidy stages—it’s messy, lifelong, and uniquely personal.
Our culture often fails to acknowledge non-death grief, such as breakups, divorce, and unfulfilled life paths.
“Grief buckets” offer a helpful framework for grieving: solo time, movement, creativity, nature, and community.
Rituals and community support (like Jewish traditions such as shiva) are essential but often inaccessible in times of crisis—like during COVID.
It’s okay to laugh, cry, feel numb, or be joyful while grieving. Emotions don’t have to make sense to be valid.
Grief support must go beyond therapy—it’s a societal responsibility to normalize and hold space for grief in daily life.
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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57min
June 05, 2025Align Your Mind: Embracing Your Inner Parts for Healing and Growth with Britt Frank
Key Takeaways:
Healing begins with recognizing that all parts are good, even if not all behaviors are.
Britt’s ALIGN acronym (Acknowledge, Listen, Investigate, Gratitude, Negotiate) offers a user-friendly model for navigating emotions and impulses.
Your inner critic isn’t the enemy—it may just need retraining into a high-performance coach.
Micro “yeses” can help you shift habits without overwhelming your nervous system.
People-pleasing and impulsive parts often stem from past protective roles—getting curious about their needs is a first step toward freedom.
Self-parenting is necessary for everyone, but reparenting becomes essential for those healing from trauma or dysfunctional upbringings.
Shadow parts aren’t always negative—sometimes we disconnect from our gifts, joy, and creativity too.
Resources & Connect with Britt Frank:
Website - https://www.brittfrank.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittfrankmsw/
Book: Align Your Mind by Britt Frank
Book: The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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50min
May 28, 2025The Mental and Physical Toll of Hiding Who You Are with Jessica Graham
Key Takeaways:
What it means to live with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD)
The hidden cost of masking and how it impacts the nervous system
How to begin unmasking safely—in relationships, work, and daily life
The difference between trauma responses and neurodivergent traits
Why self-compassion is essential when navigating a late diagnosis
The healing power of connecting with other neurodivergent individuals
Resources & Connect with Jessica:
Website: www.yourwildawakening.com
Instagram: @jessicaclarkgraham
Book: Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out and Being (Sick) Enough
Book: Being (Sick) Enough
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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55min
May 22, 2025From Near Death to Generational Healing with Molly Duncan Part 2
Key Takeaways
Generational trauma often persists because families avoid talking about pain—but healing begins with honesty.
“Toxic resilience” can look like high-functioning busyness while masking unprocessed trauma.
Self-care is more than bubble baths—it’s about regulation, awareness, and creating space to feel.
Breaking generational cycles doesn’t mean being perfect—it means being real.
Children don’t need protected perfection; they need modeled vulnerability and tools for emotional health.
Resources & Connect with Molly:
Visit her website
Follow her on Facebook
Follow her on Instagram
Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Book: What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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49min
May 15, 2025Cutting Ties with Toxic Family: How to Do It, and Why You Might Need To with Dr. Sharon Martin
Key Takeaways:
Cutting ties isn’t impulsive—it’s often the result of long-term patterns of abuse or dysfunction.
“No contact” can take many forms and doesn’t look the same for everyone.
Guilt, shame, and societal pressure often accompany estrangement and must be consciously unpacked.
Grieving the idealized version of a parent is a necessary step toward healing.
Creating a chosen family and redefining support through intentional relationships can offer a path forward.
Resources Mentioned
Cutting Ties With Your Parents by Dr. Sharon Martin – Available on Amazon
Website: LiveWellWithSharonMartin.com – Free articles, newsletters, and estrangement resources
Support Group: Together Estranged
Podcast mentioned: Adult Child Podcast by Andrea Ashley
EPISODE LINKS
Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram
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How many episodes does The Sensitivity Doctor have?

The podcast currently has 133 episodes available.

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